Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity, is also celebrated in Hindu households during the festival. Diwali coincides with the Sikh celebration of Bandi Chhor Divas ...

Choti Diwali is the second day of Diwali and is also known as Kali Chaudas. On this day, people worship Lord Hanuman and ...

On the day of Diwali, October 31 this year, people will worship the goddess of wealth, Maa Lakshmi, along with Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. During Diwali, it is best to keep your home ...

What events bring the Hindu community together? Diwali is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by the Hindu community. Sikhs also celebrate the event. Diwali means row of lights and the ...

(Rama and Sita). 1' 00" - What do Hindu families do to prepare for the festival of Diwali? (Spring clean homes and exchange gifts). 1' 45" - Who is Lakshmi? (The Hindu goddess of wealth).

If you wish to reap the benefits of Diwali celebrations, there are few dos and don’ts prescribed by the tradition. Closely following this list can ensure you get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi ...

On the day of Labh Panchami, Sharda Pujan is performed by those who failed to do it on Diwali. Members of the business community open their shops today and also perform puja of their new account ...

The main ritual of Dev Diwali is the lighting of diyas after seeing the moon. The steps of every ghats of River Ganga, right from southernmost Ravidas Ghat to Rajghat, are illuminated with millions of ...

In the north, worshipping the Goddess Lakshmi, who symbolises wealth and prosperity, is the norm. Gambling is a popular tradition because of the belief whoever gambled on Diwali night would ...

In fact people see gold as embodying Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth in it. On the day of Dhanteras, the sale of gold reaches one of its annual peaks in India. The term Dhanteras translates ...

Diwali, the festival of lights ... or clay lamps], and the evening starts with puja [prayers] to Lakshmi – the goddess of wealth. This refers to all sorts of wealth, not just financial, but ...